Chapter one was written twice from her own perspective from authors Brittni4u and Skye_Sub. The subsequent chapters will be collaborated and written by both girls and submitted alternately by each. Skye and Britt's adventures are just beginning and we hope you enjoy chapter two.
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After breakfast Skye and I held hands, facing each other like teenage lovers out past curfew, not wanting to go home just yet. We kissed, savoring the moment while prolonging our goodbyes. The reality was; I knew I had to get back to my boyfriend to explain why I had been out all night without answering my phone. He would be upset but I didn't care. The night I spent with Skye was magical and I had not regretted a single minute. Simply put, she was incredible. We exchanged numbers, lips brushing each other's once more before I jumped into my corvette and headed home.
I had been living with my boyfriend, Sean for the past few months and it was going pretty well, but at the age of 24; I was feeling suffocated. I couldn't help but worry I'd made a mistake. The love was real between us, but I felt a restlessness as though I hadn't finished discovering who I was.
Over the next couple months, Skye and I maintained contact daily. She would call, her low sultry voice coaxing, "Hey Babe...I never got to tell you about my childhood; TMZ has been calling but I'll give you the scoop. Come up to Canada and visit. Get my exclusive tell-all account."
Laughing, I internally reminisced about our hot escapades in her truck.
"You and that damn childhood. If I come up there, it won't be to discuss that, it will be to discuss...um...well we won't discuss much because we will be too busy...if you know what I mean." My retort was consistent with the verbal sparring that was indicative of our deep connection.
"Threats... "She passed off laughing, "I welcome them all, especially if you intend to carry through with them."
Three weeks later, it happened. I had heard the rumors and evidently they were true. Failing to compete with the larger chains of CVS and Walgreens; the small pharmacy I worked for, closed its doors. Although a setback, I was disappointed, but not devastated for a couple of reasons. I knew I could find another job as a pharmacist pretty easily. In addition, I craved respite from the working grind. Before jumping into another position, I could take the break I craved and possibly cure my restlessness. Sean would be waiting when I returned and I could dedicate myself to him with a clear head.
That first night, I was on the phone filling Skye in, and she replied, "Babe, anytime...my offer is still available. Just come stay with me for a little bit. Get away from it all. I'm here for you."
I missed her and could not get her out of my mind. Begrudgingly of my own emotion, I said, "I don't know if I can. I really want to but..."
Skye cut me off, "Look... I am driving another load stateside to Denver starting tomorrow. I will be there on Thursday. So... if you can't come to Canada, at least meet me there and we can hang out for a few days. I'll take you for a ride in my semi and maybe if you play your cards right, I will even let you drive."
I snapped, "Oh hell no... you don't want me behind the wheel of something like that... but seriously, let me talk to Sean and I will get back to you."
When the opportunity arose one night at home, I mentioned to Sean that I wanted to head up to Denver to see Skye. He became angry and questioned my motives, "Why would you want to drive that far to meet up with a trucker who you hung out with in a bar for just one night? I think that is insane!"
I tried to make my point, "It isn't about her, Sean...it's about finding myself. I went to college for seven years and it was constant studying. Finally, I passed and snap, I was preparing and subsequently jumping right into a job. I have the rest of my life to work. Maybe I just want to see some of what is out there before I settle down."
"So basically, you are willing to throw away what we have... for some girl?"
"Again...it is just a little trip...nobody is throwing anything away."
His eyes narrowed suspiciously as he continued his accusations, "Oh ok, you are listening to all this different music and cursing more. Now you want to take off. Who are you? Is this her influence? And since when have you ever listened to Florence and the Machine?"
I lied, "I used to listen to them all the time in high school. Don't go there. I was willing to discuss this with you but you are being such an asshole; I'm going for sure now. I will see you in a week when I get back. If you don't like it, too fucking bad. How is that for cursing?!"
He was shaking his head in dismay when I added, "Listen...this is just something I need to do. I wish you could just try to understand. I want an adventure and this is perfect for me. I need to find me and maybe in the end, this could bring us closer together...who knows."
He just continued shaking his head but softly gave in, "Fine, go. I'll be here when you get back and then we need to talk about what our future holds. I'm not going to tolerate you running off with random truckers, ha, I can't believe I just had to say that.
"But seriously, I want us to go onto the next step, Britt. I love you and well...let's just talk when you get back."